I have been using my system for about three years and have always been a little critical of the build quality. install, removal and security are good as i expected and i have taken these on 3000mi+ road trips with no incidents. but sometime into year two i started to see some rust forming on the clips and elsewhere on the towers as well as some significant bubbling and peeling of the paint. additionally when my system is in storage (summer months) or in my trunk when im trying to cut down on fuel consumption- ive had to essentially put the plastic housing back together that encloses the metal internals as it doesnt like to stay together. i might be a little too critical but when your pay a couple hundred bucks on bits of metal and plastic i would hope that they were built to be the highest quality to ensure longevity for the price. and yes these systems will put a dent in your mpg, with a lift ticket 6 i drop upwards of 25-30% in a V6 sedan but what else can you do?

make nice with airline check in agents cause you'll need it. this bag can and will consume all of your gear and an occasional pair of skis if you need it to. i have the 180cm bag so i can haul my 178cm skis and 165 board around if necessary, with adequate room.
the zippers are rock solid and uniform throughout the bag, no cheap lower spec'd stuff on the pockets. the boot pockets can almost take both of my size 11 snowboard boots in one pocket. super durable rubber on the ends take can take a beating and still look new. thickest padding ive seen on any ski/board bag. could have used an over the shoulder strap to help out in tight spots (elevators, revolving doors etc) but you will survive.
easily the largest bag youll see in the airport. would work well for a couple only looking to check on equipment bag, cause guys- you know we always end up carrying their stuff anyway.

for the price these work as they should. second season ive had a pair after receiving them as a gift and ive been happy. so far they've never fogged up on me. the fleece surround is really comfortable. i do like the wide strap that holds things down nicely. they do run pretty big so not a good choice for small faces. lens swapping is easy enough. awful color palette... you shouldnt really worry about making statements with your goggles... function over form kids.

i like the long cuffs, elastic cuff cinch, and wrist lanyards. over the wrist strap allows for easy removal. very versatile with the removable mitts they come with especially for those of us that tend to sweat a bit. durable palm material. great value for the price.

decent kit to save you some bills each year or on long road trips and in need some board tlc. the file in the edge tuner can be a bit a coarse for an ultra high spec tune. however with some care it will get the job done just expect some extra time honing with the diamond stone... this kit will get it done for 80% of you reading this. if you live in the midwest or east you probably should have ordered this years ago.

they fog up pretty good, most of the time i just take them off when hiking or when working. the slider feature isn't what its cracked up to be, it is just an additional piece of plastic that sits between the lenses and covers over the vents. i always had to open the vents as they always manage to work closed. they are pretty small too, probably good for a teenager or those with smaller faces/heads. the strap is a bit cumbersome and really not that helpful. A good bargain vs. "value" priced Oakley's, not for the core rider.

A solid ride for a decent price. Offers good dampening quality underfoot with out affecting mobility and quickness. I have always liked drake composite base plates and metal heal cup for in the fact that they save my knees/legs/etc by offering a little bit of flex at those crucial moment when you need it. Good all mountain set up, especially for intermediate riders looking to save $ with an all-terrain setup instead of a quiver.

Good stuff. I ride the previous year's model, this one sounds stiffer which is an improvement, needed a little snap.

Floats very well for conventional shape. Farther set-back then you might think. Definitely built for steep and deep but performs admirably on anything else... although your not gonna be able to follow you buddy through the moguls without putting in some work... But on the flip side this thing is a flat out mad man for speed in all conditions. its hard not to straightline on-piste cause its super smooth so watch out for kids when you ride to the bottom @ the end of the day